OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this systematic review of literature include: (a) describe the intervention strategies; (b) examine the outcomes as they pertain to the child (individual level), families (interpersonal level), and community or culture (organizational level); and (c) develop a foundation of interventional approaches that specifically target obesogenic behaviors in Hispanic preschool-aged children. DESIGN: A systematic review of literature was performed. The theoretical framework was the Socioecological Model. SAMPLE: Twenty-four total articles were used for this review. MEASUREMENTS: The method used was the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. RESULTS: Of the 24 studies reviewed, 36% focused on the individual, 56% were interpersonal (focused on parents), and 9% focused on the organizational level. CONCLUSION: Interventions that are culturally competent, directed at families, and include healthy dietary intake along with a physical activity component are most effective at lowering obesity in Hispanic preschool children.
OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this systematic review of literature include: (a) describe the intervention strategies; (b) examine the outcomes as they pertain to the child (individual level), families (interpersonal level), and community or culture (organizational level); and (c) develop a foundation of interventional approaches that specifically target obesogenic behaviors in Hispanic preschool-aged children. DESIGN: A systematic review of literature was performed. The theoretical framework was the Socioecological Model. SAMPLE: Twenty-four total articles were used for this review. MEASUREMENTS: The method used was the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. RESULTS: Of the 24 studies reviewed, 36% focused on the individual, 56% were interpersonal (focused on parents), and 9% focused on the organizational level. CONCLUSION: Interventions that are culturally competent, directed at families, and include healthy dietary intake along with a physical activity component are most effective at lowering obesity in Hispanic preschool children.
Authors: Sara M St George; Marissa A Kobayashi; Blanca S Noriega Esquives; Manuel A Ocasio; Rachel G Wagstaff; David P Dorcius Journal: Am J Prev Med Date: 2022-02-01 Impact factor: 5.043
Authors: Elizabeth N Díaz; Qun Le; Daniel Campos; Jesnny M Reyes; Julie A Wright; Mary L Greaney; Ana Cristina Lindsay Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-04-21 Impact factor: 4.614